Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Sliding Head Machines",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release 'Real time' job managment system made for SMEs from
PSL DataTrack, which we summarised at the time by saying "A competitive subcontracting SME machine shop has to have a job management system, which provides its staff with factory status reports in 'real time'".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Twin spindle turning centre has more versatility from
Turning Technologies UK: "A twin-spindle, three-turret, three Y-axis turning centre with up to 72 driven tools allows a standard set-up to produce an extremely wide range of components, said the user".
In October 2007, we covered the news from NC Engineering
concerning its Citizen L20-VIII at Manchester Automatic
- take a look at CNC sliding head auto replaces three cam types
which says: "UK machining subcontractor has purchased its first CNC sliding head automatic lathe, which will replace three existing cam-operated automatic lathes in machining complex work".
Take a look also at the news release from Miyano UK, UK CNC automatics agent reports high sales,
as well as Rigid CNC turning centre takes heavier cuts from Miyano UK,
and Demand grows for advanced mill-turn centres from Miyano UK.
See also:
CNC automatics replace cam-driven lathes
(February 2007)
Replacing cam-driven automatic lathes with CNC sliding head automatic lathes means a couplings maker can benefit on delivery and price and run machines 'lights out'
Sliding head automatics are misunderstood
(January 2007)
Richard Turner reports that misconceptions about sliding head automatic lathes mean companies are missing out on the productivity and cost benefits of multi-turret fixed head machines
Toolholder system reduces automatic lathe set-up
(November 2006)
Offered as a productive alternative to conventional tool holders used on Citizen 'Cincom' sliding head machines, a system provides a highly efficient, two step set-up to reduce downtime
CNC sliding head lathes take 64mm dia products
(September 2006)
CNC sliding head turning centres can accommodate parts above the traditional 32mm diameter - up to 64mm providing considerably attractive enhanced capability and capacity
Consistently investing in latest CNC machining
(September 2006)
Conistent investor in advanced CNC machine tools - including 'one-hit' mill/turn lathes - Unicut Precision, has published a new six page brochure that depicts the way it works
Easy set-up determined CNC automatic choice
(September 2006)
UK sub-contract precision turned parts maker looked at leading Swiss and Japanese CNC automatic lathes but it was ease of set-up and accessibility that determined a Swiss machine
Compact turning centre raises productivity
(August 2006)
The purchase of a Miyano 42mm capacity two spindle, two turret compact turning centre will assist a UK subcontractor in its quest to improve value added content per employee
Tooling company works with CNC sliding head autos
(July 2006)
Star Micronics GB, the UK's leading suppliers of sliding headstock lathes, has developed a working arrangement with WNT (UK) for its guide bush and collet requirements
Qualified tool maker appointed sales manager
(March 2006)
XYZ Machine Tools has appointed a qualified tool maker, Gregg Williams, as area sales manager for the south east of England, including Essex, Kent, Sussex and part of Surrey
Latest technology carbide tooling launched
(January 2006)
Sintered carbide cutting tools, including the latest CVD coating technology, a novel parting and grooving system and high performance CVD milling system will be shown at MACH 2006
CNC lathe set-up is flexible to meet future needs
(October 2005)
Flexible set-up of a fixed head CNC production lathe allows the user to specify the machine - tooling up and down to suit its needs - giving a machine that is flexible to market trends
CNC sliding head lathe overcomes problems
(October 2005)
Subcontracting competitors had difficulty drilling a 0.3mm diameter hole 9mm deep through a component - now machined in a CNC sliding head auto in 2.5 minutes and not days
'One-cycle' turning is Open House theme
(August 2005)
Obtaining the maximum productivity from 'single-cycle' mill/turning applications on CNC sliding head automatic lathe was the theme set by NC Engineering at its 2005 Open House
Sliding head CNC autos mill/turn PTFE unmanned
(July 2005)
CNC sliding head automatics that have a large recess under the main spindle allow a sub-contractor to turn difficult-to-machine PTFE components under 'lights-out' conditions
Turning orders placed during Open House event
(June 2005)
During the Engineering Technology Group's inaugural Open House in May 2005, orders of GBP 750,000 were placed for six Nakamura-Tome Super High Precision Turning machines
Making CNC sliding head autos 'sing'
(April 2005)
Young engineer makes six CNC sliding head autos almost sing when producing a variety of general engineering components and occasional high value parts out of platinum
CNC machine tool supplier ups turnover by 30%
(April 2005)
Macro CNC Machine Tools saw turnover increase by 30% in 2004, growth has continued in 2005 and the popularity of Miyano machines has justified Macro's recent move to new premises
Cutting fluid does not mist in CNC autos
(March 2005)
Having already acquired a CNC automatic, a small parts manufacturer saw a second working with a different cutting fluid that did not mist - so it changed its supplier
Latest processor ups lathe capacity
(January 2005)
Latest processor control on a sliding head automatic is giving a 20 per cent faster cycle time on an equivalent job when compared with a previous generation machine, reports a user
More are asking for machined plastics parts
(December 2004)
Within nine months of setting up its fast response, round-the-clock CNC machining service, Impact Precision has established a niche for machining plastics components to meet growing demand
Machining diversification quadrupled profits
(December 2004)
Within a year of diversifying from prismatic machining into providing a small mill/turned parts capability, a subcontractor is not only doubling turnover, but it is quadrupling profits
When service slipped, change of supplier was made
(December 2004)
When service levels started to slip, a subcontractor changed its metalworking fluid supplier and moved its business to a metalworking and fluids support company that offered a better service
Open house secures 12 CNC auto orders
(November 2004)
During the three days of the NC Engineering October Open House, more than 100 companies visited the Watford showroom resulting in 12 orders being placed for Citizen machines
Big news for small parts machining
(October 2004)
To further increase manufacturing productivity when small part machining using sliding head machine tools, Sandvik Coromant has announced further tooling and insert developments
Sliding head CNC autos win back work for subby
(August 2004)
Sliding head CNC autos have reduced overheads and minimised lead times and so are attracting new business for a machining subcontractor against fierce competition from E Europe and Far East
Adaptor maker finds ideal CNC sliding head auto
(August 2004)
Manufacturing hydraulic adaptors, a factory sought a CNC sliding head auto to machine parts in one set-up and found a 32mm machine that could machine 32mm across-the-flats hexagon parts
North West UK area sales manager appointed
(July 2004)
Following the promotion of Julian Frankland to UK sales manager of StarragHeckert UK, the machine tool agency has appointed Nick Dye to take over as area sales manager for the North West of England
CNC sliding head auto helps win GBP 1m contract
(June 2004)
With the aerospace industry demanding more and more from its suppliers, this subcontractor has continually invested in CNC machine tools, which helped gain a GBP 1 million contract
Broaching keyways performed in standard CNC lathes
(April 2004)
Broaching system for use on turret and platen-type lathes is believed to be the first proprietary system of its type and avoids having to broach keyways and slots on a second operation machine
Modular set-up autos expand subby's business
(February 2004)
Needing to increase its flexibility, remain competitive and widen its market opportunities a subcontractor purchased three sliding head turning centres that could be updated as business grew
Latest sliding head autos reduce costs
(November 2003)
Subcontractor, equipped with latest sliding autos, can demonstrate howit can considerably reduce cost, improve quality and consistency of a machined parts in difficult materials
Turned parts completely machined at high speed
(July 2003)
Turned parts specialist has modified Tornos MS7 lathes with automatic bar feeders for high volume production with rotary transfer machines available to finish components at high speed
Parting-off and grooving tools suit Swiss autos
(March 2003)
Parting-off and grooving tools intended for precision small component production are designed for use on Swiss-type CNC sliding head machines and provide cutting widths from 0.5mm to 1.6mm
Working Relationships Are Key to Customer Loyalty
(February 2003)
Northern Precision is one of the leading suppliers in Europe for fasteners, special turned and cold formed parts and sheet metal clinching. Unicut supplies many precision turned parts